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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,616/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,616 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Atlanta, you can expect to pay about $1,533 per month for a studio, $1,616 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,928 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,236 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,533/month
572 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,928/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,236/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,433/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,217/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,586/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,469/month
2,762 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,894/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,629/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,147/month
1,849 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,525/month
947 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,363/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,233/month
1,730 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,376/month
2,423 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, College Park Estates, Cherry Hills Center and Campbellton Road are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
College Park Estates
$838/month
768 Sq Ft
Cherry Hills Center
$885/month
763 Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,015/month
765 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,044/month
911 Sq Ft
Southwest Atlanta
$1,064/month
732 Sq Ft
West End
$1,122/month
848 Sq Ft
Hayden Drive
$1,126/month
697 Sq Ft
Rivers Station
$1,147/month
708 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,157/month
732 Sq Ft
High Point Estates
$1,158/month
751 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Atkins Park, Grant Estates and 12th & Midtown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Atkins Park
$3,673/month
791 Sq Ft
Grant Estates
$3,471/month
877 Sq Ft
12th & Midtown
$2,982/month
799 Sq Ft
Vinings Hill
$2,870/month
836 Sq Ft
North Hampton Hills
$2,812/month
718 Sq Ft
Poncey-Highland
$2,771/month
829 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,683/month
780 Sq Ft
Timbers of Vinings
$2,676/month
779 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,672/month
848 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,658/month
801 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Atlanta with the most apartments available are Midtown Atlanta, West Midtown Atlanta and Buckhead .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,403/month
766 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,269/month
784 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$2,084/month
779 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,908/month
784 Sq Ft
Eastside Atlanta
$2,007/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,907/month
770 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,786/month
755 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,683/month
780 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$2,200/month
763 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,140/month
766 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Atlanta, GA?

Because the average rent in Atlanta is $1,616, you’ll want to make about $5,386 per month or $64,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Atlanta, GA is 4.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 13.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,533 - $2,236. You can expect to pay 0.9% more for groceries, 0.3% less for utilities, and 0.2% more for transportation.

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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,695 - $4,390

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The Grace Residences

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Atlanta, GA 30332

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,823 - $3,799

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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